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Tuesday, August 23, 2011

(Cereal Box) Lighthouse Candle Holder

While searching for beach themed items to put on my seasonal shelf, I saw some lighthouse candle holders that I thought were really cute. Unfortunately, they were just an accessory in a product shot, so I didn't even know where I could find them. I thought I would try to create my own.

I must have been eating breakfast while thinking about these because I ended up making them out of a ceral box! I started with a sheet of paper to figure out the shape I wanted and I then used that as a template. I cut out two cones and two circles and painted them all white.

Then, I drew my pattern on the cones and painted them midnight blue.

After they had dried, I gave all the pieces a rough sanding to make them look a little worn.

Next, I coated them with a layer of Mod-Podge. While that was still wet, I shaped them.

I added some black streaks with a dry brush.

Finally, I used a foam brush and covered them with some watered down brown paint, then wiped most of it off with a paper towel.

For the little piece on top, I cut a circle out of the center and then cut little tabs for the votive holder to sit in. I used those little tabs to glue it to the inside of the cones.

The railings are made out of floral wire that I shaped and spray painted black.

I only had to buy the votive holders (which cost me $1.98), so this project was super cheap and they turned out so cool!

I use battery operated votive candles to light them up at night. They look so cute flickering on the shelf (which is now done...at least for another few weeks).

Thanks to the help of Maya, I was actually able to find a place to buy them. Here is a picture of the real ones. They are so cute, but so out of my price range. They sell for over $60.00 a piece. It makes me love them even more to see how much I saved!

so stinkin cute I love it. Thank you for the tutorial. It is such a perfect rustic beach idea. Thank you so much for sharing and for linking up to Show and Share #2. I hope you are having fun at the party :)

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WOW! Cereal boxes have never looked so amazing! I love the way these turned out and that the project was so frugal. I'll have to start saving my cereal boxes (one more thing my husband will roll his eye over, lol).

If you'd like to share this at my link party this weekend, I'd love to have you. Found you via Shabby Nest.

are you kidding me?! That is seriously so creative! and they look so fabulous too! I found your blog through a link party and LOVE it! i am your newest follower and would love it if you would come by and check out my blog and follow me too! Thanks!-Nikkihttp://chef-n-training.blogspot.com/

How cool! I can't believe you made them from cereal boxes. I would love it if you would stop by and share at the crafty link party going on right now at Lines Across My Face. I hope to see you soon,Rachelhttp://linesacrossmyface.blogspot.com/2011/08/cure-for-common-monday-6-craft-link.html

Holy love for saving money and awesome things. They look great! And had you not posted this, no one would have been the wiser. If you'll excuse me, I'm going to grab that cereal box out of the garbage... {:

I'm absolutely amazed those are made out of cereal boxes. Brilliant! I would be so happy if you shared this project on my Inspiration Board {link party}. I know my readers would really enjoy it. http://carolynshomework.blogspot.com/2011/08/inspiration-board-link-party-13.htmlHope to see you there.carolyn | homework

Great savings. I am inspired to try and make some. I wonder if I can figure a way to make them water proof so I could put them by my koi pond?Thanks you for sharing.New follower from the Homemade Monday hop. Hope you stop for a visit.Have a nice week.

These are absolutely beautiful!!! I can't believe you used a cereal box! They look like something you would buy at a store. You did a great job! I wanted you to know that we will be featuring these on our blog tomorrow- stop by and grab a button! And thank you so much for linking up to Strut Your Stuff- we are so thankful for your support! We would love to have you stop by and link up again tomorrow with more of your great posts!Camille @SixSistersStuff.blogspot.comPS I am your newest follower!

Amazing! Who would have thought they're made of cereal boxes?!I just wanted to let you know that I will feature this at tomorrow's {nifty thrifty sunday}!Stop by and grab a button if you get a chance. :)xoxo,Vanessa

THIS is one of the best projects I've seen in a very long time and I see a lot of projects! You get my applause, and a hearty "attagirl" any old day from me! I think these are just inspired and so, so cool!